Replacement Shank Adapter & SpeedKnob For Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack

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Hello! Hoping you can help me with a replacement part for my Yakima RidgeBack 4 bike rack. I somehow managed to lose the parts that the red speedknob screws into to wedge into the tow hitch. I have the knob and the square cuff that goes into the hitch, but can no longer connect them together. Can you help me figure out what parts I need? I can send photos if that would help. I think what I need is: Item: 8880508 Item: 8880612 Thanks!

asked by: Shao-pow L

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Hi Shao-pow,

Yes, we do have exactly what you need with the two parts you asked about, the SpeedKnob and Shank Adapter:

- Replacement SpeedKnob and Wedge Assembly # 8880508

- Replacement 2" Shank Adapter # 8880612

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Shao-pow L.

5/14/2024

Confirming that I would need to buy BOTH parts?

Kyle S.

5/14/2024

@Shao-powL Yes, it does sound like both are needed from your description. The wedge is with the SpeedKnob and then the wedge spacer - connects the SpeedKnob wedge and adapter - comes with the replacement shank adapter.

Answer 1

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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